Employment Opportunities

Nurses for Newborns is a non-profit organization that serves thousands of babies and families in Missouri and Tennessee. We exist to provide a safety net for families most at-risk in order to prevent infant mortality, child abuse and neglect. As a leader in the prevention of child abuse and neglect, NFN provides in-home nursing visits which promote healthcare, education and positive parenting skills. If you are looking for a challenging and meaningful career where you know you are making a difference please consider Nurses for Newborns!

Staff Nurse positions open on occasion and sometimes positions are created for new programs. We retain applications/resumes for 90 days. Anyone applying for a Staff Nurse position must meet the following minimum requirements:

Possess an active license to practice in the state of Missouri or Tennessee (depending on which location you’re applying)

Have 5 years experience in maternal/child health or 3 years experience in NICU/Special Care Nursery

Have an automobile and current driver’s license and automobile insurance

Missouri

Intake Coordinator

Nurses for Newborns provides a safety net for families most at-risk in order to prevent infant mortality, child abuse and neglect by providing in-home nursing visits which promote healthcare, education, and positive parenting skills.

We are seeking an Intake Coordinator. The Intake Coordinator is the first point of contact for referrers and clients and is responsible for establishing a positive first impression and relationship with clients and referring agencies. Duties include:

Reviews referrals to determine program eligibility

Obtains demographic information from clients

Works directly with clients by telephone

Enters referral information into the client database

A minimum of HS diploma is required plus 2-3 years experience in a non-profit or medical office setting. Some college is preferred, particularly in social work, psychology or counseling.

Staff RN

Nurses for Newborns is seeking a nurse to independently provide in-home nursing visits to pre-natal, postpartum and newborn clients. Follows Clinical Guidelines in planning care, assessing client needs and in determining and utilizing screening tools. Refers clients to community agencies and other resources as appropriate. Completes forms and documentation by entering assessments, screenings, care plans and referrals in electronic database following NFN guidelines. Works with hospitals, physicians, managed care and community agencies to provide care for clients. Locations within MO to be determined and may vary depending upon the needs of NFN.

This position may be either ¾ time (30 hours per week) or F/T.

Qualified candidates must:
Be an RN and possess an active license to practice in the state of Missouri
Have an automobile, current driver’s license and automobile insurance

To apply for this position, please download and complete an application and send it with a cover letter and resumé to hr@nursesfornewborns.org with the subject line “Nurse Opening.”

Tennessee

Accounting Coordinator

The Accounting Coordinator handles the daily finance work of the Tennessee office of Nurses for Newborns. This includes assisting with annual budget development, monitoring of cash flow and coding invoices and payment of expenses. The Accounting Coordinator is also responsible for invoicing payers and recording financial activities. In addition to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable this individual should also have experience in General Ledger journal entry preparation and reconciliation. This individual assists with agency fundraising events; through budget development and check out processes.

This position may be either 30 hours per week (3/4 time) or part-time depending on the needs of the individual and NFN.

Required Experience:

Associate Degree in Accounting or Finance (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
1-3 years accounting experience
Knowledge of general ledger accounting and budgeting
Experience in using accounting software with functional modules of A/P, A/R, and G/L

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and résumé to Amanda Peltz with the subject line “Accounting Coordinator.”

Staff Nurse – Primarily Davidson County

NFN Staff Nurses independently provide in-home nursing visits to prenatal, postpartum and newborn clients. They follow Clinical Guidelines in planning care, assessing client needs and in determining and utilizing screening tools. They refers clients to community agencies and other resources as appropriate. They complete forms and documentation by entering assessments, screenings, and care plan referrals in electronic database following NFN guidelines. They work with hospitals, physicians, managed care, and community agencies to provide care for clients.

Required Experience:

5 years experience in maternal/child health or 3 years experience in NICU/Special Care Nursery

Possess an active license to practice in the state of Tennessee

Have an automobile and current driver’s license and automobile insurance

To apply for this position, please download and complete an application and send it with a cover letter and résumé to Gloria Morrison with the subject line “Nurse Opening.”

Nurses for Newborns does not discriminate on the basis of race, color or national origin (Title VI). NFN also does not discriminate on the basis of gender, religion, ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation or disability. Complaints or concerns should be sent to Amanda Peltz, Title VI Coordinator (615) 313-9989